Chirping

(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chirp

(a.) Cheering; enlivening.

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• There was a responsive twittering and chirping--a low, oily laugh--a silence of a minute or so, and then I heard the opening of the house door. 威尔基·柯林斯. 白衣女人.
• The birds were chirping, perched on the windows sills and deserted thresholds of the doors. 玛丽·雪莱. 最后一个人.
• He had a high chirping voice and a vile accent. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• You made acquaintance with my son, sir, said the old man, in his chirping way, while he warmed his hands at the blaze, at his office, I expect? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 远大前程.
• Today, however, her chirping enthusiasms did not irritate Lily. 伊迪丝·华顿. 快乐之家.

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